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Southern Arkansas University Tech

Southern Arkansas University Tech is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Camden, AR. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $6,210 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 943 and it offers 46 programs(10 online programs). By program type, it has 6 12-weeks certificate, 18 1-year certificate, 22 2-years certificate, and 18 associate programs.
Last year, a total of 650 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Southern Arkansas University Tech.
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Arkansas University Tech is $6,210 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Southern Arkansas University Tech offers the alternative tuition plans .
98% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,512 (exclude student loans).
SAUT 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,210
Average Financial Amount$6,512

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Southern Arkansas University Tech offers 46 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 650 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Southern Arkansas University Tech
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate6020
Less than 1 Year Certificate180332
2 Years Certificate220150
Total460650

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 20 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 332 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 150 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 148 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences✕5-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst✕3-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 3 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician✕3-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 1 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Medical Office Management/Administration✕6-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide✕2-
Total20
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Environmental Studies✕0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 15 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences✕5-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications✕3-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance✕3-
Computer Support Specialist✕4-
Education [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching✕0-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 6 completers-
Instrumentation Technology/Technician✕0-
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician✕6-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] ✕ 293 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration✕219-
Fire Services Administration✕0-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting✕74-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 3 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair✕1-
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician✕2-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 7 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 3 completers-
Medical Office Management/Administration✕3-
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist✕0-
Business [+] ✕ 2 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management✕2-
Total332
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] ✕ 12 completers-
Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services✕12-
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management✕0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences✕2-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design✕4-
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation✕2-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕8-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 8 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician✕8-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] ✕ 24 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies✕24-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] ✕ 13 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science✕11-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting✕2-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 13 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair✕1-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕2-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician✕5-
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician✕5-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 32 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕32-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 6 completers-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production✕6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 15 completers-
Medical Office Management/Administration✕15-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training✕0-
Business [+] ✕ 2 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management✕2-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry✕0-
Total150
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Forest Technology/Technician✕0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 16 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences✕3-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design✕13-
Education [+] ✕ 4 completers-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels✕4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching✕0-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 14 completers-
Industrial Technology/Technician✕14-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] ✕ 18 completers-
General Studies✕18-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] ✕ 4 completers-
Fire Services Administration✕2-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting✕2-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 2 completers-
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician✕2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 6 completers-
Medical Office Management/Administration✕6-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse✕0-
Business [+] ✕ 15 completers-
Business Administration and Management✕10-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management✕2-
Office Management and Supervision✕3-
Management Information Systems✕0-
Total148

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 943 students are attending at Southern Arkansas University Tech. There are 57 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 20 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 148 (full-time) and 62 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southern Arkansas University Tech is 48% and transfer-out rate is 12%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
SAUT 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population943
Graduation Rate48%
Number of Faculty77
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1

Student Population at SAUT

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 984 students enrolled into Southern Arkansas University Tech. By gender, 445 male and 539 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Southern Arkansas University Tech.
Student Population By Gender
Southern Arkansas University Tech
TotalMaleFemale
Total984445539
Full-time480217263
Part-tme504228276
There are 474 White (48.17%), 385 Black/African American (39.13%), 51 Hispanic (5.18%), 2 Asian (0.20%), and 122 students with other races attending Southern Arkansas University Tech. 4 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Southern Arkansas University Tech
TotalMaleFemale
Total984445539
American Indian/Native American110
Asian202
Black/African American385139246
Hispanic512625
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White474246228
Two More663135
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien413
Southern Arkansas University Tech offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
227 students (23.07% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 174 students (17.68% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Southern Arkansas University Tech.
Distance Learning Student Population at Southern Arkansas University Tech
Number of Students
Total984
Enrolled Online Exclusively227
Enrolled Some Online Courses174
Not in Online Courses583
By age range, at Southern Arkansas University Tech, 200 students are aged 20 to 24 (20.33% of total students), 529 students are aged below 20 (53.76%), 15 students are aged above 50 (2.64%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Southern Arkansas University Tech
TotalMaleFemale
Total984445539
Under 1822493131
Age 18-19305140165
Age 20-211155659
Age 22-24854837
Age 25-29883751
Age 30-34562432
Age 35-39492029
Age 40-49471829
Age 50-641376
Over 64220

Directory and Accreditation Information

Southern Arkansas University Tech is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1980 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Southern Arkansas University Tech.
6415 Spellman Road, Camden, AR
870-574-4500
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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